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Gunmen Kill Six Near UNIZIK School Gate
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Earlier today, gunmen suspected to be cultists opened gunfire near the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) gate in Awka, Anambra State, killing at least six. According to eyewitnesses, the intruders targeted members of a rival cult organization, sparking commotion and terror among nearby neighbors and students. A student who observed the…
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Idris Elba’s to Relocate to Africa to Encourage a New Chapter in African Cinema
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Idris Elba, the celebrated British actor of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian origin, has made news for his plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade. This initiative is part of his larger plan to boost the continent’s booming film industry by creating film studios in major African cities like…
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Fatal Fuel Explosion Near Kampala: A Tragedy and a Wake-Up Call
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On October 22, 2024, Uganda awoke to sad news: a gasoline truck had toppled and exploded on the outskirts of Kampala, killing 11 people, including two youngsters. The tragedy happened in Kigogwa Town on Bombo Road, which connects the capital with the northern city of Gulu. What should have been…
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Bobrisky Remanded in Alagbon Custody After Attempt to Flee Nigeria
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Popular Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was remanded at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Alagbon, Lagos, on Monday night. According to reports from Vanguard, Bobrisky was apprehended by officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) while attempting to flee Nigeria through the Seme Border in…
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Why African Leaders Maintain Secrecy Around Their Health
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The secrecy surrounding the health of African leaders is a topic that has repeatedly drawn attention, especially when rumors about their well-being become widespread. In the last few weeks, speculation about the health of two African presidents—Paul Biya of Cameroon and Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi—has reignited debate on why leaders…
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Kenya’s Impeached Deputy President Gachagua Alleges Assassination Attempts
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In his first public statement since being impeached, Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made serious allegations against President William Ruto. Speaking just hours after being discharged from Karen Hospital in Nairobi, Gachagua claimed that his life has been under threat and accused the president of orchestrating a year…
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Police Release Protesters Arrested at #EndSARS Memorial in Lagos
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The Lagos State police command has released at least 22 individuals who were arrested during the #EndSARS memorial protest held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Lekki tollgate. The protest, which aimed to honor those who lost their lives during the 2020 #EndSARS demonstrations, was met with heavy police…
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Nigeria Receives 846,000 Doses of Malaria Vaccine: A Milestone in Public Health
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In a significant stride towards combating malaria, Nigeria has welcomed 846,000 doses of a groundbreaking malaria vaccine. This arrival marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s fight against the disease, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children. Muhammad Pate, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, hailed the vaccines…